Critical Thinking and Human Emotions

Video Series: Current Educational Issues Publisher: Foundation for Critical Thinking Length of tape: 59 minutes Format: VHS or DVD Carol Tavris and Richard Paul discuss some of the common myths about the relationship between thinking and emotions. Topics include: how thinking affects emotions and how emotions affect thinking, the stereotype of the “rational person,” how poor thinking can cause negative emotions, distinguishing between justified and unjustified anger, and the communicative function of emotions. (PBS)